The 15 Best Glenfinnan Viaduct Tours from Edinburgh

1.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Edinburgh through the Highlands, stopping at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares local stories along the way. You get 90 minutes at Glenfinnan for the viewpoint walk and, in season, a chance to see the Jacobite Steam Train cross the viaduct. Train operation is not guaranteed.

“Keith is an amazing guide and driver, who is also very funny and quite knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. I really enjoyed how he incorporated stories told to him by his grandfather into tour. He made the 12+ hour tour entertaining and fun, especially for someone like me who loves to learn about history. It was an amazing tour. History with an extra helping of Harry Potter, my favorite pastime, and Glenfinnan Viaduct along with the Jacobite Steam train. Amazing experience!!”

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2.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,366 reviews · 12 hours · from $60Best value

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to the Glenfinnan Viaduct, with stops at Callander, Fort William and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Scottish history and stories along the way. Guides have included Ross, Neil, Brian and Chris, though assignments vary. The Jacobite Steam Train is seasonal and not guaranteed.

“i loved the tour! Brian, the tour guide and driver, was very friendly, witty and shared some interesting stories and facts about Scotland - id definitely recommend the tour!”

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3.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224

Ride with a local Scottish driver-guide from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Glenfinnan and Skye, then return by Loch Ness, Culloden and the Cairngorms. You’ll spend two nights in Inverness, arrange your own accommodation and make frequent photo and comfort stops. Guides such as Paul, Ewan, John and Nick are known for lively history, local tales and music, but your guide is assigned on the day.

“It was a very good tour of the Scottish highlands. It was on schedule and the music and history provided by our guide / driver was very good!”

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4.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William and Glenfinnan Viaduct, with a driver-guide sharing Scottish history along the way. Walk to a viaduct viewpoint and Glenfinnan Monument, with a chance to see the Jacobite Steam Train in season, though its crossing is not guaranteed. Expect a full day on the road and short stops.

“The places we went to were good but the time alloted for each place was very rushed. Our tour guides were very nice and informative: Jamie and Lee. If you are going on a rainy day, bring an extra pair of shoes and pants.”

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5.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $262

This 13.5-hour trip pairs a coach journey from Edinburgh with a one-way ride on the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William. You stop in Pitlochry, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Glencoe, with Highland history and Harry Potter filming sites along the way. Guides such as Tim, Tiegan, Laurie, and Steve have led the trip.

“Teigan was amazing guide have fun details curious and attentive to all of us. I feel Fortunate to have gotten her”

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6.3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned midi-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide, ride the Jacobite steam train past the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and spend two nights in Portree. The route takes in Skye’s Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock, plus Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness. Breakfast and the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre visit are included.

“One of the best tours I've ever been one. You get to experience a lot of Scotland in a short amount of time. Dusty was definitely the best tour guide we've ever had.”

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7.Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $80

Spend 13 to 14 hours travelling from Edinburgh through Glencoe and the Highlands, with a one-way Jacobite steam train ride if you choose that option. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Scottish history and film locations. The day includes Mallaig, Loch Shiel and a possible stop near Glenfinnan Viaduct, where parking allows.

“Ian was amazing! He made sure to point out all of the hot spots and even tried to slow down so we had time to take pictures. He was very funny and courteous. He always made sure to count the make sure we had everyone on the bus, which, with groups that had small children, was great! If you go on this trip, make sure to heed the warning that the driver gives and get back to the bus on time if you (and all the other bus passengers) want to see the train cross the viaduct from the outside. Unfortunately, our group did not have that opportunity. The stop…”

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8.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 662 reviews · 13 hours · from $268

Travel from Edinburgh by coach through the Highlands, then take the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William. Expect sweeping views of Rannoch Moor, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glen Coe, plus live commentary on Scottish history and Harry Potter connections. Guides vary by departure; names include Cara, Charlie, Tim and Connor.

“Karis was a fabulous guide and driver! She engaged the group throughout the day and pointed out interesting sights during the very long day of driving and sight seeing. Honestly, she really made the day for us. We enjoyed all the Harry Potter and other film and tv references along with historical information. She did a great job of balancing information with quiet time and music. The tour starts exactly on time! This made us feel like our time was important (but vital for others to know that being on time is necessary). One other thing to note for other Americans is that the tour bus was smaller than others…”

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9.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 588 reviews · from $63

Ride from Edinburgh through Glencoe to Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, with stops at the Commando Memorial and Pitlochry. Local Hairy Coo guides, including Lucky, Holly and Paul, share Scottish stories along the way. Expect striking views, a short walk to the viaduct viewpoint and many hours on the road.

“Thank you for the nice trip to the highlands. We had great weather and it was really comfortable. The several breaks were perfect. Rod was really funny and can really tell stories.”

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10.2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 428 reviews · 35 hours · from $481

Travel north from Edinburgh by bus with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Pitlochry, Culloden, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness. Spend the night at a Fort Augustus B&B, then ride the Jacobite steam train and return via Glen Coe. Guides vary, with past trips led by Steven B, Ben, Iain and others.

“This was an amazing tour that I really can recommand. Steven B was our guide, and it was so interesting to hear about all the stories and history. We stopped alot, and we felt like we been away for a week - a week full of experiences. My daughter is a huge Harr Potter-fan, and it was a dream come true when we took the Jacobite train (Hogwarts express). She wished it had been some more of Harry Potter, but it was a trip for us all. We miss the group - become like a family, and we regret that we did not get their e-mailadresses... wished we could hav…”

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11.Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Take a 12-hour coach trip from Edinburgh through the Highlands, stopping at Glencoe, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Commando Memorial and Pitlochry. Your Scottish driver-guide provides live commentary, with guides such as Fraser, Jason, Ross and Paul known for lively stories and humor. The Jacobite Steam Train is seasonal, so its crossing is not guaranteed.

“This trip was the highlight of our visit to Scotland. My mom and I spent three nights in Edinburgh but we wanted to get to see some of Scotland outside the city. The views and experiences were beautiful and well-paced, in my opinion. Our tour guide, Paul, was phenomenal. He is so personable and is a wonderful storyteller. We appreciated his attention to detail—he even sang a song! I highly recommend this tour, especially if you’d like to see some of the highlands but won’t be staying overnight.”

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12.Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $1,330

Travel from Edinburgh by coach, ferry and Jacobite Steam Train on a five-day route through the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Expect Loch Ness, Culloden, Eilean Donan Castle and a whisky distillery, with four nights in a B&B or hotel and breakfasts included. Guides such as Louise, Ross and Caitlin have been praised for their care and storytelling.

“Our driver and Guide Ali was a great and helpful Guide. She has a lot of knowledge about Scotland in general and the highlands in particular. Plus she is a verry good and safe driver. Wel loved the whole experience and we are planning to come back to see more of this beautiful country.”

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13.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492

Travel from Edinburgh through Pitlochry, Culloden and Loch Ness, then spend the night in Fort Augustus before riding the Jacobite steam train to Mallaig. A guide handles the driving and shares Scottish history along the way. The tour includes one train ride, transport and B&B accommodation with breakfast; some admissions and meals cost extra.

“What an experience! The tour went so smoothly and our guide, John S. was entertaining, careful and informative. We saw such beautiful locations and met people we will always remember. Our only glitch was at the very end when we were dropped off we were tired and a fairly large group of us had problems finding cabs to take us to where we were staying. All in all a wonderful trip! Than you!”

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14.6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & optional ‘Hogwarts Express’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 6 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe and Loch Ness to Lewis, Harris, and Skye in an air-conditioned midi-coach with an English-speaking guide. Five nights’ accommodation, breakfasts, ferries, and visits to Gearrannan Blackhouse Village and Harris Distillery are included. Add the Jacobite steam train when booking, or travel by road to meet the train group.

“Tour guide Sophie made this an amazing trip. Not only was she an amazing driver but she was knowledgable,kind and made the driving time so fun. Some on the tour stayed at actual B&B which i was expecting but the hotels did serve breakfast. All with friendly and accommodating staff.”

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15.Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 2 days · from $157

Travel from Edinburgh through Highland lochs and glens to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness, with a night in Fort William. An English-speaking driver-guide handles the long route and adds history, stories and scenic stops. Accommodation is included only with the relevant booking option, so check what your price covers.

“The schedule balanced travel and sightseeing well, and above all, the scenery was beautiful. Our guide, Jamie, also explained things clearly (though in English), making it a straightforward and pleasant tourz”

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